Highlights, New Zealand vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match, Full Cricket Score: Starc's five-for guides Aussies to 86-run win

Aaron Finch, Australia captain: Very happy. From 5/92, great partnership between Carey and Khawaja to get us to a competitive total. Knew the wicket would get slow and turn. I think it was important that we get some time in the middle, but not the way we did. (On Carey) We’ve seen him in two games, not many blokes middle it with such consistency. (Bowling plans) Lot of wicket-taking options. In the past we might have been too defensive. (Bringing Smith into attack?) There was a bit of discussion, JL (Langer), Punter (Ponting) and myself. There were a lot of ideas. Brad Haddin as well.

Kane Williamson, New Zealand captain:

It was a really challenging surface, and if you’re able to hit the wicket hard, then you’d like to think you’d get a reward. It was a position of strength after the first half. A lot of credit to the way they rebuilt their innings though and got the win.

I guess we could have brought Trent Boult on earlier, and I think I bowled a lot more overs than I thought I would. We weren’t able to break a key partnership, and Carey played a wonderful innings.

It was a tough old surface, and I think Australia adapted much better than we did. They have come big lads who hit that wicket hard and got a lot out of it. We needed to soak up some pressure and get the momentum going, but it wasn’t to be today. We need to get over this quickly and move on.

We need to take a look at the surface against England, and we need to come up with a plan. There’s no lack of effort from the lads, so it’s good that we have an extra day off to recover.

Alex Carey: Not the start we wanted. For me to come out there, just assess the conditions, no rush and just go as deep as possible. It did play a little bit on the slower side, and a bit of spin. For me it was just about keeping it simple and stick to my strengths. Credit to Usman Khawaja as well, as well as to Mitchell Starc who closed it out with the ball. I’m enjoying my batting at the moment. It was nice to take one (opportunity) today. (On Taylor’s dismissal) It was the highest ball I’ve seen and the blue skies don’t help. We move up to Manchester now. Another crucial game. Little areas we can get better at. Now at Manchester, we’ve got to work on that.

Alex Carey is the Man of the Match for his game-changing knock of 71 off 72 balls!

After 43.4 overs, New Zealand 157/10 (Trent Boult 2*)

And it’s all over at Lord’s. New Zealand did well to limit Australia to 243, but crumbled in their chase of the target, with a string of wickets falling cheaply. Mitchell Starc was the star of the show, getting five wickets and conceding just 26 runs in 9.4 overs. Starc also gets the last wicket of the match, with Mitchell Santner being caught by Jason Behrendorff.

OUT!!

Mitchell Starc gets that wicket he wanted so desperately to round out a five-wicket haul! It’s Mitchell Santner who takes the bait, flicking a tantalising delivery to Jason Behrendorff at fine leg. Santner departs for 12.

After 43 overs, New Zealand 157/9 ( Mitchell Santner 12 , Trent Boult 2)

That’s a bit of an expensive over from Nathan Lyon as Mitchell Santner tries to put up a fight, but god knows Australia can afford to give away a run or two. Santner whacks a stray ball over square leg for a six, and his maximum is followed up by four leg byes. A single and a double take up the tally of the over to 13 runs.

SIX!

Mitchell Santner gets a maximum! Santner looks intent on going down in a blaze of glory, and he hammers a delivery over backward square leg!

After 42 overs, New Zealand 144/9 ( Mitchell Santner 5 , Trent Boult 0)

Mitchell Starc gets himself on a hat-trick by dismissing Lockie Ferguson for a duck in the very first ball of the over! An absolutely rapid delivery from the Australian pacer knocks off the bails and Ferguson finds himself walking back to the pavilion. He’s replaced by Trent Boult, who denies Starc a chance to replicate his own hat-trick. Boult survives for the rest of the over but is unable to score any runs and it ends as a maiden.

OUT!

Mitchell Starc gets a wicket on the very first delivery of his over! Lockie Ferguson departs on a duck, and Starc is now on a hat-trick. As fate would have it, it’s Trent Boult who faces the hat-trick ball!

After 41 overs, New Zealand 144/8 ( Mitchell Santner 5 , Lockie Ferguson 0)

Nathan Lyon bowls a clean over, conceding just 3 runs. It doesn’t seem like anything is working for the Kiwis, and it might all be done and dusted in a couple of overs.

After 40 overs, New Zealand 141/8 ( Mitchell Santner 4 , Lockie Ferguson 0)

Mitchell Starc gets another wicket as he dismisses Ish Sodhi! The Australian’s last delivery of the over swings into the Kiwi, and catches him on the pad. Sodhi is given out, but he decides to review the decision. It’s adjudged to be a fair delivery and there’s no bat on it, so the original decision is maintained and he’s sent back to the pavilion. The final delivery was preceded by a couple of wides, one of which raced away for two, and two singles, to make it 5 runs from the over.

OUT!

Ish Sodhi is given LBW on 5 runs! The tail-ender is caught plumb by a beautiful Mitchell Starc delivery that swerves into him and whacks him on the pads. He’s given out, but decides to review, and the decision is maintained!

After 39 overs, New Zealand 136/7 ( Mitchell Santner 3 , Ish Sodhi 4)

Nathan Lyon gets his first wicket of the day as James Neesham is caught and bowled after he completely skies an attempted shot. It was a desperate swing from Neesham, who departs on 9. Lyon concedes a single from his fourth delivery, and is then smartly hit for four by Sodhi at fine leg, to round off the over. 5 runs and 1 wicket from the over.

FOUR!

New arrival Ish Sodhi gives New Zealand fans something to cheer for as he deftly lobs a Nathan Lyon ball to the boundary at fine leg.

OUT!

James Neesham is caught and bowled by Nathan Lyon on 9! The Kiwi hits a ball straight into the air, and Lyon follows its arc, holding on to it when it finally drops down from its sojourn in the sky.

After 38 overs, New Zealand 131/6 ( Jimmy Neesham 9 , Mitchell Santner 2)

Mitchell Santner and James Neesham have a huge task ahead of them, and Mitchell Starc is not making it any easier for the two with his incredible bowling. Just one run off the over.

Can Jimmy Neesham help the Black Caps avoid a big loss, if not guide them home?

If New Zealand can be smart, and only fall to, say, a 30-run loss will protect their NRR and go a long way to ensuring their semi-final berth. For the next 5 or so overs, at least, that's all they should think about

— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) June 29, 2019

After 37 overs, New Zealand 130/6 ( Jimmy Neesham 8 , Mitchell Santner 2)

Nathan Lyon continues to starve New Zealand of runs, bowling yet another tidy over. Australia concede just four runs, a far cry away from the 8.5 or so that the Kiwis need to be scoring if they have any chance of winning this match and sealing semi-final qualification today.

After 36 overs, New Zealand 126/6 ( Jimmy Neesham 5 , Mitchell Santner 1)

Mitchell Starc gets another wicket, and this one is all due to the athleticism of Steve Smith, who makes up for dropping Kane Williamson earlier on with a ridiculous one-handed catch to send Tom Latham back to the pavilion. Latham is replaced by Mitchell Santner, who takes a single off the last ball of the over to get off the mark. Two runs and a wicket in the over, as Starc continues to be devastatingly efficient.

Worth the wait! 

23 November 2014: Steve Smith takes his 27th ODI wicket.

1679 days later... Steve Smith takes his 28th ODI wicket!

Worth the wait?#CWC19 | #NZvAUS | #CmonAussie pic.twitter.com/aZFtBBNODq

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 29, 2019

OUT!

What a catch from Steve Smith! The Australian takes a one-handed blinder off a Mitchell Starc delivery that spells the end of Tom Latham’s short-lived innings, with the Kiwi departing on 14.

After 35 overs, New Zealand 124/5 ( Tom Latham (W) 14 , Jimmy Neesham 4)

Glenn Maxwell concedes three runs from his fourth over, and New Zealand now need 120 runs from 15 overs.

After 34 overs, New Zealand 121/5 ( Tom Latham (W) 13 , Jimmy Neesham 2)

Nathan Lyon has bowled extremely well today, and he contributes with a very tidy over. Just the one run comes off it, with James Neesham getting a single in the last ball to keep the strike. It’s going from bad to worse for the Kiwis, as the required run rate keeps increasing steadily.

After 33 overs, New Zealand 120/5 ( Tom Latham (W) 13 , Jimmy Neesham 1)

Steve Smith gets the wicket of Colin De Grandhomme, and even he looked like he didn’t see that one coming! It’s a very rash decision from CDG, who could have and probably should have learned from Ross Taylor’s wicket in the previous over. He tries to go for glory in the very first ball he faces, and is caught out by Usman Khawaja at long-off. He is replaced by James Neesham, who gets off the mark with one of two singles in the over.

GOLDEN DUCK!

Colin de Grandhomme is outta here! Steve Smith gets him out on the very first ball of the over, as CDG lofts the ball straight to Usman Khawaja at long-off.

After 32 overs, New Zealand 118/4 (Tom Latham (W) 11, Colin de Grandhomme​ 0)

That last over was all Ross Taylor, as he got to 1000 runs against Australia with an exquisitely placed boundary, but undid his good work within the span of minutes by taking a wild swipe at a ball and getting caught by Alex Carey. He’s replaced by Colin De Grandhomme. 6 runs conceded in the over by Pat Cummins.

OUT!

Ross Taylor is gone on 30! The New Zealand batsman gets a heavy top edge and the ball is sent straight up into the air. Alex Carey tracks it all the way, and makes no mistake in collecting the catch.

FOUR!

Ross Taylor scores an excellent boundary after finding a gap at fine leg to bring up 1000 ODI runs against Australia!

After 31 overs, New Zealand 112/3 ( Ross Taylor 25 , Tom Latham (W) 11)

There’s some intelligent bowling from Glenn Maxwell in this over, as he bowls around the wicket to further disrupt the rhythm of the batsmen. Four single conceded off the over, and 132 runs are required from 19 overs.

After 30 overs, New Zealand 108/3 ( Ross Taylor 23 , Tom Latham (W) 9)

Pat Cummins marks his return to the bowling with a very tidy over in which he concedes a single run. There’s just no respite for New Zealand at the moment, and they need to make a move soon, or this might be out of their reach.

After 29 overs, New Zealand 107/3 ( Ross Taylor 23 , Tom Latham (W) 8)

Close call for Tom Latham on a single there, as he has to scramble to make it back in time after some excellent fielding from Glenn Maxwell, who picks up a stray ball and hits the wicket with his throw. The third umpire is consulted, but Latham’s dive keeps him safe. Just the three runs from the over, all singles.

After 28 overs, New Zealand 104/3 ( Ross Taylor 22 , Tom Latham (W) 6)

Mitchell Starc is really flexing his muscles at the moment, as he continues to bowl some unplayable deliveries to the two batsmen. Just one run comes off the over.

After 27 overs, New Zealand 103/3 ( Ross Taylor 22 , Tom Latham (W) 5)

Nathan Lyon chips in with a fairly economical over, as Tom Latham tries to quickly acclimatise to the intensity of the match. A couple of singles in the first two balls is followed by a double, and a Latham single makes it five runs to round out the over.

After 26 overs, New Zealand 98/3 ( Ross Taylor 21 , Tom Latham (W) 1)

Aaron Finch’s decision to bring Mitchell Starc back into the attack pays dividends, as he gets Kane Williamson caught-behind. The over starts with some wonderful running from the two Kiwi batsmen, who score a single, followed by two doubles. The fourth delivery is the one that could take the wind out of New Zealand’s sails though, as it sees the ball clip Williamson’s bat and sail into the keeper’s gloves. Williamson is replaced by Latham, who takes a single off the last ball.

CAUGHT-BEHIND!

Mitchell Starc gets the big fish as Kane Williamson departs on 40! It’s an error in judgement from the Kiwi skipper, as he attempts to stick his bat out at a ripping delivery and sees the ball glance off his bat and carry to Alex Carey.

After 25 overs, New Zealand 92/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 36 , Ross Taylor 20)

Glenn Maxwell concedes seven off an over, as Kane Williamson continues to slowly and steadily ratchet up the intensity of the match. Three singles come off the first three balls, the second of which brings up 6000 ODI runs for Williamson. He celebrates by hammering Maxwell’s fifth delivery over mid-off and to the boundary.

FOUR!

Kane Williamson adds to New Zealand’s boundary count with yet another four, which is lofted over mid-off!

After 24 overs, New Zealand 85/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 31 , Ross Taylor 18)

Marcus Stoinis concedes the first six of the match as Kane Williamson relieves some of the pressure on him and Taylor by scoring eight runs off the over. The six comes thanks to a very friendly ball from Stoinis, which is flicked deep into the crowd sitting behind midwicket.

SIX!

That one came out of absolutely nowhere! Kane Williamson gets the first six of the match as he launches an indifferent Marcus Stoinis delivery over midwicket!

After 23 overs, New Zealand 77/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 23 , Ross Taylor 18)

Is everyone going to get a turn to bowl? Glenn Maxwell gets his first over, and the Australian does very well to concede just the four runs off it, with a couple of singles and a double in the last three deliveries. It’s a slightly strange decision though, because Nathan Lyon was doing quite well before Aaron Finch’s shuffling act. Maybe he’s trying to disturb the rhythm and keep the Kiwis on their toes.

After 22 overs, New Zealand 73/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 22 , Ross Taylor 15)

Marcus Stoinis comes into the attack, and concedes five runs in his first over. He starts off with a leg bye, which is followed up by a swiftly run double facilitated by a misfield at midwicket. Two more singles round out the over.

After 21 overs, New Zealand 68/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 19 , Ross Taylor 14)

And now it’s Aaron Finch’s turn to bowl. The Aussie skipper starts out quite well, but a slightly misplaced delivery on his fourth ball sees Kane Williamson score a splendid four at fine leg. He concedes seven runs from the over, with three singles adding to the boundary.

Four!

That will do New Zealand a world of good as they get their first boundary since the twelfth over! Kane Williamson sweeps it to fine leg and makes it look like the easiest thing in the world.

After 20 overs, New Zealand 61/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 18 , Ross Taylor 8)

It’s an uncharacteristically sloppy start to the over from Jason Behrendorff, who bowls a couple of wides on either side of a single. There is a call for LBW off the fourth delivery as a slower ball hits Taylor on his pads. The umpire looks uninterested though, and Australia don’t review. Four runs come off the over as Taylor keeps strike with a single.

After 19 overs, New Zealand 58/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 17 , Ross Taylor 7)

It’s Steve Smith’s turn to get some time with the ball, and he approaches the pitch to some raucous boos from the crowd at Lord’s. His over has a series of full tosses in it, which are hit around the park by Williamson and Taylor to little avail, as Aaron Finch’s field holds up. Four runs come from the over, all thanks to singles.

After 18 overs, New Zealand 53/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 15 , Ross Taylor 5)

New Zealand gets a bit of a reprieve with a narrow escape for Williamson in the over, as a ball clips his bat but then arcs agonisingly wide of the outstretched Alex Carey’s glove. Otherwise, it’s a predictably tidy over, with only four runs coming off it.

After 17 overs, New Zealand 49/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 12 , Ross Taylor 4)

Nathan Lyon resumes Australia’s chokehold on the New Zealand batting attack after the drinks break. Both Williamson and Taylor have been penned back and starved of any chance to get runs on the board. Just two runs come off the over in the shape of a couple of singles.

After 16 overs, New Zealand 47/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 11 , Ross Taylor 3)

Another excellent over from Jason Behrendorff! Both batsmen look really wary of the pacer, and with good cause, choosing to defend rather than take any unnecessary chances. Just the one run comes off the over, with Taylor getting a single in the last ball. We take a break for drinks.

After 15 overs, New Zealand 46/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 11 , Ross Taylor 2)

Nathan Lyon’s length has been inch-perfect since coming on and Aaron Finch has a really tight field set up, so the runs have really dried up for the Kiwis. Williamson and Taylor get just a single apiece, before Steve Smith drops Williamson at slip. That was a really difficult catch, to be fair to him, but it still goes down as a fluffed opportunity. Two runs from the over.

After 14 overs, New Zealand 44/2 ( Kane Williamson (C) 10 , Ross Taylor 1)

Once more, Jason Behrendorff is making the difference for Australia, like he has for most of this tournament! The pacer gets the wicket of Martin Guptill with a gorgeous delivery that swerves into the opener and strikes him on the pads for LBW. Guptill is replaced by Ross Taylor, who gets a single off the first delivery he faces. One more leg bye makes it two runs conceded in the over.

The ‘Dorff’s on fire! 

the 'Dorff gets Guptill, now this is getting interesting. #AusvNZ

— Rick Eyre (@rickeyrecricket.com on Bluesky) (@rickeyrecricket) June 29, 2019

OUT!

Martin Guptill is given LBW! Jason Behrendorff gets the breakthrough yet again as his delivery swings into Guptill’s pad and catches him plumb. There was no real debate about that one, and Guptill walks before anyone thinks of reviewing.

After 13 overs, New Zealand 42/1 ( Martin Guptill 20 , Kane Williamson (C) 10)

And it’s time for some spin. Nathan Lyon is called up, and he starts off with a very tidy over. Just a couple of single come off it, as the spin makes Williamson and Guptill look slightly flat-footed.

After 12 overs, New Zealand 40/1 ( Martin Guptill 19 , Kane Williamson (C) 9)

Kane Williamson starts off the over with a beautiful boundary, which is stroked towards extra cover with consummate ease. Three singles follow the boundary as Jason Behrendorff concedes seven.

FOUR!

Kane Williamson rocks back on his heels and whacks one towards extra cover, right through a gap in the field. It’s vintage Williamson.

After 11 overs, New Zealand 33/1 ( Martin Guptill 18 , Kane Williamson (C) 3)

Pat Cummins has been on point so far! His length is proving problematic for the Kiwi batsmen, who are really having to work for their runs. Just a couple of singles come from the over, but the run rate remains under 6, so the ball is quite definitely in New Zealand’s court at the moment.

After 10 overs, New Zealand 31/1 ( Martin Guptill 17, Kane Williamson (C) 2)

It’s an excellent over for Australia, as Henry Nicholls is sent back to the pavilion by Jason Behrendorff. Nicholls tries to pull a ball to fine leg, but it grazes his bat and falls into the hands of Alex Carey, He’s replaced by Kane Williamson, who gets a couple of runs off the fourth delivery of the over thanks to some rapid running. Just the two runs from it.

CAUGHT-BEHIND!

Henry Nicholls departs on 8, as a rather average ball from Jason Behrendorff clips his bat on its way past him and sails into the safe hands of Alex Carey!

After 9 overs, New Zealand 29/0 ( Martin Guptill 17 , Henry Nicholls 8)

Pat Cummins is really going at it, and he starts off his over with a couple of blistering bouncers. There’s a rather hostile feel to this at the moment. Cummins keeps up an excellent combination of line and length, and is awarded with a maiden for his efforts.

Meanwhile, Pakistan hold their nerves and clinch a thrilling win over Afghanistan, with Imad Wasim emerging the hero with an unbeaten 49 that included the winning boundary. Check out the highlights and the full scorecard here .

After 8 overs, New Zealand 29/0 ( Martin Guptill 17, Henry Nicholls 8)

Jason Behrendorff comes back into the bowling attack, and almost gets a wicket in the first ball of the over. There’s a huge call for LBW, but the umpire is unflinching. Australia don’t review and the replay shows that it was umpire’s call on hitting. Guptill defends for the remainder of the over, taking a single on the last ball to keep strike.

After 7 overs, New Zealand 28/0 ( Martin Guptill 16 , Henry Nicholls 8)

A very economical over from Pat Cummins, who concedes just one run. There was a shout for LBW in there, as an inch-perfect delivery clips Nicholls on the pad, but Australia doesn’t push for the umpire to review his not-out verdict.

After 6 overs, New Zealand 27/0 ( Martin Guptill 15 , Henry Nicholls 8)

The Kiwi batsmen look to be growing into the game now, with Henry Nicholls putting his first runs on the board thanks to a couple of silky smooth boundaries off the first two balls. Mitchell Starc does recover well though, and sends some belters at Nicholls. A wide adds to the two boundaries to make it nine off the over.

Four!

And he’s done it again! Back-to-back boundaries for Nicholls! A sumptuous flick from the Kiwi batsman.

Four!

Lovely shot from Henry Nichols who gets off the mark! The ball was slightly misplaced by Mitchell Stark, and Nicholls hits it past mid-on, from where the pace of the ball takes it to the boundary.

After 5 overs, New Zealand 18/0 ( Martin Guptill 15 , Henry Nicholls 0)

It’s a comparatively tight over from Pat Cummins, who bowls a series of dot balls despite conceding a boundary in the first ball.

FOUR!

A loose ball from Pat Cummins is cleverly flicked behind by Martin Guptill, racing away to the fine leg boundary. Guptill’s having a much easier time against Cummins, and that’s where the runs are coming from at the moment.

After 4 overs, New Zealand 14/0 ( Martin Guptill 11 , Henry Nicholls 0)

Mitchell Starc is showing off some excellent line and length, attempting to lure Guptill into making a poor decision. Guptill doesn’t fall for it, and plays it safe, taking a single on the last ball. Just the two runs from the over, with one coming thanks to a wide and the other due to a leg bye.

After 3 overs, New Zealand 12/0 ( Martin Guptill 11 , Henry Nicholls 0)

Martin Guptill has opened up a little, and he gets 9 runs off Jason Behrendorff’s second over. A couple of runs on the first ball is followed up by an exquisitely placed boundary. The over is ended by a wide and then three runs.

Four!

It’s a cracking shot from Martin Guptill through the covers! That’s some excellent work from the opener, who shows quick feet to open up some space for himself.

After 2 overs, New Zealand 2/0 ( Martin Guptill 2 , Henry Nicholls 0)

Mitchell Starc starts off with a short ball across Guptill in his first over, followed by a vicious delivery that swings in to clip Guptill on the waist. Guptill gets a single off the fourth ball of the over, but there was a bit of hesitation there between him and Nicholls. A couple of dot balls round out the over.

After 1 overs,New Zealand 1/0 ( Martin Guptill 1 , Henry Nicholls 0)

Guptill gets off the mark straight away with a drive on first ball as he finds an overpitched outswinger from Behrendorff. An appeal for lbw against Nicholls but umpire wasn’t interested. Just one from the over.

Time for the chase! The first innings had a dramatic end. Let’s see what chase has in the store for us. Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls open the innings for Kiwis. Jason Behrendorff will bowl the first over.

After 50 overs,Australia 243/9 ( Pat Cummins 23 , Nathan Lyon 0)

Boult bowls the final over. Single collected off each of the first two deliveries, before Boult gets rid of Khawaja with a yorker off the third delivery. Boult then gives Mitchell Starc a dose of his own medicine, hitting the base of the middle stump with a second consective yorker. Boult then makes it three yorkers in a row, this time trapping Behrendorff plumb leg-before to become the first New Zealand bowler to collect a World Cup hat-trick! Boult then misses out on a four-in-four feat, as Lyon shuffles to his right while looking for a leg side heave, the ball missing the stumps. Australia finish on 243/9, suffering a late collapse, but the Khawaja-Carey partnership has brought them close to the 250-mark, one that will give their bowlers a sense of confidence going into the second innings.

OUT! Trent Boult has a hat-trick at Lord’s! A third consecutive yorker, and this time Behrendorff’s hit plumb on the foot! The No 10 batsman goes for the review right away, it’s hitting his backfoot right in front of the leg stump! Trent Boult becomes the first New Zealand bowler to collect a World Cup hat-trick! AUS 243/9

Behrendorff lbw Boult 0(1)

BOWLED! Trent Boult’s on a hat-trick now, as he gets rid of Mitchell Starc with a yorker that hits the base of the middle stump! AUS 243/8

Starc b Boult 0(1)

BOWLED EM! Khawaja’s luck FINALLY runs out, as he gets castled by a perfect yorker from Boult to fall for 88! Props to the No 3 batsman for holding fort till the last over of the innings. AUS 243/7

Khawaja b Boult 88(129)

After 49 overs,Australia 241/6 ( Usman Khawaja 87 , Pat Cummins 22)

Single collected off each of the first two deliveries, followed by a sharp bouncer to Khawaja off the third. Khawaja collects a single off the fourth. Cummins guides the ball towards third man for a brace off the penultimate delivery, before guiding the ball through the cover region off the last delivery to collect his first boundary. Ferguson finishes with 2/49.

FOUR! Slapped away through the cover region by Cummins, who collects his first boundary in the process! AUS 241/6

After 48 overs,Australia 232/6 ( Usman Khawaja 85 , Pat Cummins 15)

Cummins brings Khawaja on strike after collecting a single off the first delivery. Khawaja collects a boundary off an inside edge two balls later, the ball running away to the fine leg fence. Cummins goes for the late cut off the last delivery, guiding the ball towards third man where Ferguson saves a couple of runs. Eight off the over. Another two overs left. Australia within touching distance of the 250-mark. Already a massive improvement for the Aussies from the situation they found themselves in after Maxwell’s dismissal.

FOUR! Lucky boundary for Khawaja, who gets an inside edge while shuffling down the crease that carries all the way to the fine leg fence. AUS 229/6

After 47 overs,Australia 224/6 ( Usman Khawaja 80 , Pat Cummins 12)

Cummins collects four consecutive doubles off Sodhi’s sixth over, skieing the ball on a couple of those with the ball landing safely short of the fielders on each occasion, much to the agony of the Black Caps. Single to Cummins off the last delivery.

After 46 overs,Australia 215/6 ( Usman Khawaja 80 , Pat Cummins 3)

Khawaja cuts a wide delivery from Ferguson through point for a boundary off the first delivery, before collecting a single off the following delivery. Single to Cummins off the last delivery. Ferguson, meanwhile mixes his pace, bowling a slower one off the fourth before following it up with a sharp bouncer. Six off the over.

FOUR! Cut away through the off side by Khawaja, who has decided to take charge and press the accelerator himself after Carey’s exit. AUS 213/6

After 45 overs,Australia 209/6 ( Usman Khawaja 75 , Pat Cummins 2)

Ish Sodhi comes in pace of Kane Williamson, and gives away seven off his  fifth over, including a boundary to Khawaja off the penultimate delivery, the No 3 batsman going for a reverse-sweep on the occasion.

FOUR! Reverse-swept by Khawaja off the penultimate delivery of Sodhi’s fifth over. The ball then runs away to the deep point fence. AUS 208/6

After 44 overs,Australia 202/6 ( Usman Khawaja 69 , Pat Cummins 1)

Well Ferguson’s brought in place of Boult now. Single collected off each of the first two deliveries of the over — which brings up the 200 for the Aussies aside from opening new batsman Cummins’ account. Single to Khawaja off the last delivery.

After 43 overs,Australia 199/6 ( Usman Khawaja 67 , Pat Cummins 0)

Single collected off each delivery of Williamson’s seventh over barring the last one, in which Carey hits the ball towards Guptill at extra cover to depart for 71. New Zealand back in the game after the breakthrough.

OUT! Alex Carey’s brilliant innings comes to an end! Drives the ball straight to Guptill, who is stationed at extra cover this time, while looking for another boundary. AUS 199/6

Carey c Guptill b Williamson 71(72)

After 42 overs,Australia 194/5 ( Usman Khawaja 64 , Alex Carey (W) 69)

Boult into his eighth over. Dot off the first two deliveries. Carey then collects a brace off the third delivery, lofting the ball towards deep extra cover for a brace to bring up the century stand with Khawaja.Two singles collected off the remaining deliveries of the over.

Century partnership up between Carey and Khawaja for the sixth wicket! Carey lofts the ball towards deep extra cover for a brace in the 42nd over to bring up the milestone. AUS 192/5

After 41 overs,Australia 190/5 ( Usman Khawaja 63 , Alex Carey (W) 66)

Tidy over from Kane Williamson, giving away two singles off his sixth over. Khawaja attempts a cut off the last delivery, but is beaten neck and crop. Partnership between the two worth 98 at the end of this over.

After 40 overs,Australia 188/5 ( Usman Khawaja 62 , Alex Carey (W) 65)

Trent Boult brought back into the attack — Black Caps skipper Williamson opting to save Ferguson for the death overs perhaps. Appeals for lbw off the first delivery, turned down immediately by the umpire. Carey then mvoes past Khawaja’s score with a drive through mid off two balls later. Single off the fourth and the fifth delivery, followed by a leg bye off the last delivery. End off the second powerplay. Australia, meanwhile, have bounced back in the phase between overs 30-40.

FOUR! Just a gentle push from Carey, beating the diving fielder at mid off. AUS 186/5

After 39 overs,Australia 182/5 ( Usman Khawaja 62 , Alex Carey (W) 60)

Single collected off the first delivery by Khawaja. Carey then gets an outside edge that deflects off the keeper’s gloves off the second delivery. The Aussie keeper-bat cuts the ball between point and backward point off the final delivery to collect a brace. Four off the over.

After 38 overs,Australia 178/5 ( Usman Khawaja 59 , Alex Carey (W) 59)

Carey cuts the ball towards backward point, coming back for a second run despite an agile stop by Guptill. Carey then pulls the ball towards the midwicket fence off the penultimate delivery to collect his 10th four, highlighting once again his sublime form. Six off the over.

FOUR! Carey goes for the short-arm pull, guiding the ball towards the deep midwicket/cow-corner boundary! As many as 40 of the 59 runs that he has collected so far have come in fours. AUS 178/5

After 37 overs,Australia 172/5 ( Usman Khawaja 59 , Alex Carey (W) 53)

Another tidy over from the New Zealand skipper, giving away just two singles off it. This partnership has grown into a cause of concern for the Black Caps, who will be hoping to get a breakthrough at this stage.

After 36 overs,Australia 170/5 ( Usman Khawaja 58 , Alex Carey (W) 52)

Jimmy Neesham replaces de Grandhomme. Alex Carey collects a couple of boundaries off the over, the second one bringing up his third ODI half-century, as well as his second of the tournament. 10 off the over. Australia in a good position right now, from where they can target a score of 270-280 with 14 overs left. The match is following the same pattern as the Australia-West Indies clash, except it’s Khawaja and Carey today in place of Smith and Coulter-Nile.

FOUR! Alex Carey races to his third ODI fifty with an inside edge, the ball then running away to the fine leg fence.This has come at more than run-a-ball, with the keeper-batsman taking just 48 balls to get to the milestone. His second fifty of the ongoing tournament. AUS 168/5

FOUR! Short from Neesham and hooked away towards the cow corner fence by Carey! AUS 164/5

After 35 overs,Australia 160/5 ( Usman Khawaja 57 , Alex Carey (W) 43)

Couple of good saves on the off-side cordon off the first two deliveries; the first one going for a dot with Khawaja setting off for a risky single off the second. Four singles conceded from KW’s third over.

After 34 overs,Australia 156/5 ( Usman Khawaja 55 , Alex Carey (W) 41)

Carey bludgeons the ball wide of the midwicket fielder off the fourth delivery to collect his seventh boundary. Single collected off each of the last two deliveries. Six off the over.

FOUR! Flat delivery from de Grandhomme, Carey rocks on his backfoot and pulls the ball wide of the man at midwicket. AUS 155/5

After 33 overs,Australia 150/5 ( Usman Khawaja 54 , Alex Carey (W) 36)

Tidy over from the New Zealand skipper, who continues after the drinks break and gives away just three singles. Australia, meanwhile, breach the 150-run mark, and the possibility of going past 250 is quite strong the way these two are conducting business at the moment.

After 32 overs,Australia 147/5 ( Usman Khawaja 53 , Alex Carey (W) 34)

Khawaja collects a brace off the first delivery of the over to bring up his 12th ODI half-century, as well as the 50-partnership. Four singles collected off the remainder of the over, after which the umpire signals for beverages to be carted to the field.

Fifty up for Usman Khawaja off 80 deliveries! Tucks the ball towards deep square leg, coming back for a second to bring up the milestone and raises his bat to celebrate it. Also brings up the fifty stand for the sixth-wicket in the process! His 12th ODI half-century, as well as his second of the ongoing tournament.AUS 143/5

After 31 overs,Australia 141/5 ( Usman Khawaja 49 , Alex Carey (W) 32)

Lady Luck smiles on Khawaja again as the No 3 batsman edges the ball wide of the keeper to collect a brace off the second delivery. Three singles collected off the remaining deliveries. Both Khawaja as well as the partnership on 49 at the end of the over.

After 30 overs,Australia 136/5 ( Usman Khawaja 45 , Alex Carey (W) 31)

Khawaja collects a single off the fourth delivery after the first three balls go for dots. Carey smacks the ball down the ground for a boundary off the last delivery to add to his ‘fours’ column.

FOUR! Commanding shot from Carey, lofting the ball over mid off off de Grandhomme to collect his sixth boundary. AUS 136/5

After 29 overs,Australia 131/5 ( Usman Khawaja 44 , Alex Carey (W) 27)

Khawaja collects a single off the first ball of the over. Ferguson collects four consecutive dots, bowling a 149 kmph bouncer to Carey off the third delivery. Carey flicks a full delivery pitched along leg through square, collecting his fifth boundary.

FOUR! Full and outside leg, Carey effortlessly flicks this towards the square leg fence to collect his fifth boundary. AUS 131/5

After 28 overs,Australia 126/5 ( Usman Khawaja 43 , Alex Carey (W) 23)

Change from both ends, with CDG being brought back in place of Santner. Concedes a couple of singles off the over. Khawaja, in the meantime, is closing in on his half-century at the moment.

After 27 overs,Australia 124/5 ( Usman Khawaja 42 , Alex Carey (W) 22)

Lockie Ferguson returns to the attack, replacing Mitch Santner. Concedes six off his fifth over, including a boundary to Carey off the third ball. Current partnership worth 32 at the end of this over.

FOUR! Driven through the cover region once again, this time off Ferguson’s bowling. Carey’s striking at over 100 at the moment and is helping the Aussies recover from the collapse. AUS 123/5

After 26 overs,Australia 118/5 ( Usman Khawaja 41 , Alex Carey (W) 17)

Carey and Khawaja collect a single each, before Carey drives the ball through the extra cover region to finish the over with a boundary.

FOUR! Lovely drive by Carey, guiding the ball towards the extra cover fence. Fielder runs in from point, failing to get to the ball on time. AUS 118/5

After 25 overs,Australia 112/5 ( Usman Khawaja 40 , Alex Carey (W) 12)

Both Khawaja and Carey employ the sweep shot, the former also going for the reverse-sweeps, in order to keep the scoreboard ticking. Four runs off the over, including a brace to Khawaja off the second delivery. At the halfway stage, Australia are still not out of choppy waters and will need a solid partnership from the current pair if they are to get to a safe total.

After 24 overs,Australia 108/5 ( Usman Khawaja 37 , Alex Carey (W) 11)
 

DROPPED! Latham puts down a tough chance after an outside edge by Khawaja off a wide delivery from Neesham. This was going high in the air and Latham had timed his jump well, just wasn’t able to pouch it in the end. We’ve had a mix of drops and blinders today. Three singles collected off Neesham’s fourth over.

After 23 overs,Australia 105/5 ( Usman Khawaja 35 , Alex Carey (W) 10)

Carey collects a single off the first delivery. Khawaja then guides the ball towards third man for a brace. Big appeal for lbw against Khawaja, with Williamson choosing not to go for the review after a bit of a discussion. Carey then collects his second boundary, reverse-sweeping the ball towards the backward point fence. Eight off the over.

FOUR! Lovely from Carey, reverse-sweeping the ball pitched along middle and leg through backward point, beating the diving fielder near the boundary. AUS 105/5

After 22 overs,Australia 97/5 ( Usman Khawaja 32 , Alex Carey (W) 5)

Another one-handed blinder, this time collected by Neesham off his own bowling after Maxwell chips the ball back to the bowler off the toe end of his bat. New batsman Carey gets off the mark with a boundary off a cover drive, and keeps the strike with a single off the last delivery.

FOUR! What a way for Alex Carey to get off the mark, driving the ball through the cover region for a boundary. AUS 96/5

OUT! Another blinder of a catch, this time collected by Neesham as Maxwell departs for just one! Australia five down now! The ‘Big Show’ chips the ball towards the bowler off the toe end while attempting a pull. Neesham does a Guptill, and leaps to his left for a one-handed catch in less than a second. AUS 92/5

Maxwell c and b Neesham 1(5)

After 21 overs,Australia 92/4 ( Usman Khawaja 32 , Glenn Maxwell 1)

Santner brought into the attack for the first time in the innings, bowling from the Pavilion End. Khawaja cuts the ball hard through point off the second delivery, collecting a boundary in the process. Santner then bowls one outside off that runs all the way to the fence for five wides. A single and a leg bye off the remaining deliveries.

FOUR! Cut away towards the point fence, where a fielder puts in a dive in vain. AUS 85/4

After 20 overs,Australia 81/4 ( Usman Khawaja 27 , Glenn Maxwell 0)

A leg bye, two singles and a wide off the first five deliveries of the over before Neesham breaks the budding partnership, getting Stoinis caught behind off the last delivery of the over. Glenn Maxwell walks out to bat next. New Zealand have bossed the game so far today.

OUT! Jimmy Neesham breaks the partnership, getting a faint edge off Stoinis’ bat! Stoinis was looking to defend the leg cutter from the all-rounder, the ball then nipping away a tad and kissing the outside edge. AUS 81/4

Stoinis c Latham b Neesham 21(26)

After 19 overs,Australia 77/3 ( Usman Khawaja 26 , Marcus Stoinis 20)

Stoinis and Khawaja continue to milk singles off Sodhi’s bowling, collecting four of them off the leggie’s fourth over. Decent partnership so far between Khawaja and Stoinis, worth 31 at the end of this over.

After 18 overs,Australia 73/3 ( Usman Khawaja 24 , Marcus Stoinis 18)

Jimmy Neesham brought into the attack in the 18th over. Stoinis collects a single off the first ball. Khawaja drives the ball towards mid off, but is refused a single by his partner after the ball is intercepted inside the circle. Just one off the over.

After 17 overs,Australia 72/3 ( Usman Khawaja 24 , Marcus Stoinis 17)

Sodhi continues after drinks. Khawaja sweeps the ball towards fine leg for a brace off the second delivery, before collecting a single off the fourth delivery. Stifled lbw appeal against Stoinis off the penultimate delivery, which is turned down by the umpire. Stoinis keeps the strike with a single off the last delivery. Four off the over.

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After 16 overs,Australia 68/3 ( Usman Khawaja 21 , Marcus Stoinis 16)

Ferguson starts off with a bouncer to Khawaja, to which the batsman has no option but to duck. Khawaja then guides the ball towards third man for a single off the third delivery, completing 1,000 runs in 2019 in the process. Stoinis then survives another close call as he chips the ball towards mid off, where the ball lands just short of Williamson. Another short ball to Stoinis off the fourth delivery. Dot off each of the last two deliveries. Just one off the over.

After 15 overs,Australia 67/3 ( Usman Khawaja 20 , Marcus Stoinis 16)

Stoinis lofts the ball down the ground for a boundary, the ball travelling perilously close to Kane Williamson’s outstretched hand at mid on, before running away to the boundary rope. Single off each of the next two deliveries followed by three dots.

FOUR! Just over Williamson at mid on. Stoinis lofts the ball down the ground, the ball travelling over the New Zealand captain before running all the way to the boundary rope. AUS 65/3

After 14 overs,Australia 61/3 ( Usman Khawaja 19 , Marcus Stoinis 11)

Khawaja sets off for a quick single off the first delivery. Stoinis then drives the ball through extra cover for a boundary two deliveries later, before lobbing the ball towards the vacant short third man region for a single while trying to fend a short ball from Ferguson. Six off the over.

FOUR! Crunched through the extra cover region by Stoinis off Ferguson. AUS 60/3

After 13 overs,Australia 55/3 ( Usman Khawaja 18 , Marcus Stoinis 6)

Ish Sodhi, replacing Matt Henry in the XI today, brought into the attack in the 13th over. Khawaja sets off for a single after a paddle sweep off the second delivery. Single collected off each of the next four deliveries, with the two batsmen exercising caution and rotating the strike.

After 12 overs,Australia 50/3 ( Usman Khawaja 15 , Marcus Stoinis 4)

Ferguson collects his second wicket off as many overs, this time removing the dangerous Steve Smith, who pulls the ball towards leg gully where Guptill pulls a one-handed blinder to make amends for the two dropped chances earlier. Stoinis then gets off the mark with a boundary off the penultimate delivery.

FOUR! A comical fumble by Boult at backward point results in the bal brushing the advertising cushion despite the fielder getting to the ball in time. Marcus Stoinis gets off the mark, and brings up the team fifty. AUS 50/3

OUT! After two dropped chances, Guptill finally collects a blinder! And what’s more, Steve Smith’s dismissed early! Smith pulls behind square, with Guptill diving to his left and pulling off a one-handed screamer! He had less than a second to react to that! Australia in trouble! AUS 46/3

Smith c Guptill b Ferguson 5(8)

After 11 overs,Australia 45/2 ( Usman Khawaja 14 , Steve Smith 5)

Smith drives the ball down the ground, with Boult deflecting it’s path towards long on. Williamson gives the ball a spirited chase and ends up saving a run for the Black Caps. Khawaja collects a couple of singles off the third and fifth deliveries.

After 10 overs,Australia 40/2 ( Usman Khawaja 12 , Steve Smith 2)

Express pacer Ferguson is brought in place of De Grandhomme, and he strikes off his first delivery of the day, getting Warner caught behind for 16 with a sharp bouncer. Out walks Steve Smith, who gets off the mark with a brace off the third delivery that he faces. Two runs and a wicket off Lockie’s first over. Mixed start for Australia, who lose both their openers inside the first powerplay while collecting runs at four-an-over.

OUT! Lockie Ferguson strikes off his first delivery, sending the other Aussie opener back to the paviion! Warner tries to leave a 142 kmph bouncer from Ferguson, but ends up getting a feather edge that carries all the way to the keeper. AUS 38/2

Warner c Latham b Ferguson 16(23)

After 9 overs,Australia 38/1 ( David Warner 16 , Usman Khawaja 12)

Eight runs collected off Boult’s fifth over, with Khawaja tucking the ball towards the backward square-leg fence for a boundary, and collecting a couple of doubles.

FOUR! Angled into the pads, Khawaja nudges the ball towards the backward square-leg fence. AUS 36/1

After 8 overs,Australia 30/1 ( David Warner 16 , Usman Khawaja 4)

Agile stop by Santner at cover after a well-timed drive by Khawaja off the second delivery. Khawaja then runs the ball towards third man for a single off the following delivery. Warner then smacks a half-volley down the ground to collect his third boundary. Five off the over.

FOUR! Half-volley from de Grandhomme has been smacked down the ground by Warner! AUS 30/1

FOUR! Half-volley from de Grandhomme has been smacked down the ground by Warner! AUS 30/1

After 7 overs,Australia 25/1 ( David Warner 12 , Usman Khawaja 3)

Warner survives another close call after a half-hearted cut that sends the ball over Nicholls’ outstretched hand at backward point, allowing the batsman to collect a double. He then pulls the ball towards deep midwicket for a boundary off the fourth delivery. Six off the over.

FOUR! Pulled away towards the midwicket fence by Warner off Boult! AUS 25/1

After 6 overs,Australia 19/1 ( David Warner 6 , Usman Khawaja 3)

De Grandhomme concedes a wide off the fourth delivery. Khawaja then taps the ball towards deep midwicket, where Ferguson pulls the ball back in to save a couple of runs. Three off the over.

After 5 overs,Australia 16/1 ( David Warner 6 , Usman Khawaja 1)

Eventful over, with a boundary, a wicket and a dropped chance all taking place in a space of six deliveries. Finch guides the ball down the ground for a four off the second delivery, but is trapped lbw by an inswinger from Boult off the third. Khawaja walks out to the crease and gets dropped at the slips, Guptill once again the culprit, the batsman then setting off for a single.

OUT! Finch gets rapped on the pad after getting an inswinger from Boult, and umpire Joel Wilson raises his finger after a bit of a pause. The Aussie skipper decides against reviewing it. New Zealand get the early breakthrough! AUS 15/1

Finch lbw Boult 8(15)

FOUR! Lovely timing from Finch, driving the ball with the straight bat, placing it out of mid on’s reach. AUS 15/0

After 4 overs,Australia 11/0 ( David Warner 6 , Aaron Finch (C) 4)

Warner smacks a wide delivery through cover off the third delivery, and the ball would’ve travelled all the way for a boundary had it not been for an agile stop. Three runs off the over, including a leg bye.

After 3 overs,Australia 8/0 ( David Warner 5 , Aaron Finch (C) 3)

Warner collects the first run off the bat with a single off the first delivery. Finch then guides a full toss towards deep midwicket for a brace and follows it up with a single off the penultimate delivery. Warner flicks a full delivery towards deep midwicket for a boundary off the last delivery. Eight off the over.

FOUR! Flicked towards the midwicket fence by Warner, who collects the first boundary of the innings in the process. AUS 8/0

After 2 overs,Australia 0/0 ( David Warner 0 , Aaron Finch (C) 0)

Colin de Grandhomme bowls in from the other end. Aaron Finch survives on nought off the third delivery, driving towards Guptill at short cover, the fielder leaping to his right and fluffing the tough chance while attempting a one-handed grab. Back-to-back maidens at the start of the Australia innings.

After 1 over,Australia 0/0 ( David Warner 0 , Aaron Finch (C) 0)

Trent Boult begins his day with a maiden. David Warner, who’s taking strike at the start of the innings, nearly gets caught in the slip cordon off the last delivery, the edge falling just short in the end.

Pitch report by Ian Smith: If you’re a batsman, why would you want to come to a pitch that has already been used. It has had some repair job. Some footmarks, because of Ish Sodhi has come in. I think it will be a good pitch to chase under lights.

Teams: 

New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult. 

Australia XI: Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Jason Behrendorff

Kane Williamson, New Zealand captain: We’ll try and get the early wicket. Sodhi comes in for Henry and Henry Nicholls comes in place of Colin Munro. Today’s a new day and a fresh start. They’re always great and bring great crowds. Should be fun.

Aaron Finch, Australia captain: Hopefully it will slow up a little and will turn a little. Will hope to put up a good total. No changes. Everyone who has done any kind of job so far has done well.

TOSS: Australia win the toss, and skipper Aaron Finch opts to bat

Australia might have secured their qualification but a Trans-Tasman rivalry can never be taken lightly, expect them to come hard at their fellow neighbours. Black Caps on the other hand will be hoping to seal their place in the last four today itself. Things could get tricky, with their last game to be against hosts England. Bangladesh and Pakistan are also in the vicinity. You might get a better picture, i f you take a look at the points table here

There’s a lot of green. Toss will be crucial.

Win the toss and _____ first today at Lord's?#CWC19 | #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/bNZ1gpqitx

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 29, 2019

Exchange between two legends

GL to the Aussies against our kiwi friends today. Changes for me are. Smith to bat at number 3 no matter what & S March in for Khawaja & to bar at 4. That is Australia’s best side & a side for all conditions too. Agree followers ? May the best team win @Bazmccullum @SPFleming7

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 29, 2019

Warner is ready for the big contest today

David Warner definitely won't be running out of gloves today!#CWC19 | #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/iDo5esjoRk

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 29, 2019

Full Team Squads

New Zealand Team Players: Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson(c), Tom Blundell(w), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Colin de Grandhomme, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi.

Australia Team Players: Aaron Finch (capt), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

Peaking at the right time, Australia will resume their Trans-Tasman rivalry at the World Cup stage when they take on a New Zealand side low on confidence after its first defeat of the tournament on Saturday. Read the full preview here .

Hello and welcome to coverage of Match between Australia and New Zealand. Kane Williamson’s New Zealand will look to bounce back from recent defeat against Pakistan with victory over Aaron Finch’s Australia.